Golden Bachelor Premiere Delayed Amid Mansion Drama

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Fans of the series have been holding out for a second season after the debut pulled in strong ratings last year when Barry 'Bear' Myrden found love with Sunny Long.

However, it seems viewers may have to wait longer than anticipated, as reports say the 2026 show has been pushed back twice, according to The Daily Telegraph. 

Meanwhile, the second season is already pulling in audience interest, as one of the Bachelors has quickly become the talk of the town.

This year, Nine producers have cast two leading men - Solar D co-founder Mathew Collett and contract logistics manager Ed Savage. 

While Savage has largely flown under the radar, Collett has quickly become a headline generator for the series. 

The father-of-three, 58, has quite the colourful love life, being linked to a string of high-profile women over the years. 

Former Network Seven personality Adene Cassidy, PR guru Sally Burleigh and heiress Sophie Ward are just a few names that have been linked to Collett over the years.

However, sources close to Collett have said he is far from the playboy some might believe him to be.

'Firstly, he has been a very devoted father to his three kids, who are now in their 20s,' an insider close to Collett said.

'He has worked in and out of media long enough to know he was going to get attention no matter what. He is mostly concerned about how it impacts his family.' 

Daily Mail has reached out to Nine for comment. 

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